Norfolk Island Pine: Branches Don't Regrow & Soil Testing

Kenny asked if a Norfolk Island pine would regrow lower branches that fell off and how to test soil nutrients.

The expert stated conifers generally don't regrow lost branches, especially lower shaded ones. A photo would help assess. For soil testing, a kit from Lowe's was linked. Fertilizer rule: 1 lb per inch of trunk diameter of balanced 10-10-10, scattered and watered in, ideally before rain.

Key Facts

• Conifers don't replace lost branches.
• Soil test kits are widely available.
• Fertilize by trunk diameter, not guesswork.